Actor Wesley Han Sues Hotel for Bathroom Discrimination

0:00On April 30, Wesley Hahn, the actor who played Pinky on Powerboat 2, Ghost, just filed a lawsuit against Soho Gran Hotel in Manhattan. They claimed security discriminated against them during a private event by denying access to the women's bathroom. Dressed in women's clothing, Hahn says a guard questioned women nearby about a man entering, then barged in and forced them out. The guard wouldn't even let Hahn wash their hands before escorting them through the hotel to the men's restroom. Hahn calls it a humiliating ordeal that violated their rights as a non-binary person. This happened despite Hahn's rising profile from roles alongside stars like Method Man and Mary J. Bludge. Fans and advocates are rallying behind Hahn, seeing this as a personal hit amid bigger fights over gender identity. The actors also popped up in shows like Russian Doll and Aquafina, IS Nora from Queens, building a solid name and TV. Now, they're pushing for damages over the emotional distress.

1:00This suit drops right as bathroom laws tighten across the US, with places like Idaho making it illegal for trans folks to use certain restaurants in, private spots. Even federal spots are rolling out similar rules, fueling the national debate. Hahn's story shines a light on how these tensions play out in everyday luxury spots like a New York hotel, and the hotel hasn't commented yet, leaving. The conversation wide open.